Why Aren’t We Being Honest About What Constitutes a Failing School in California?
There are 781 low performing schools in California, but not really, as the actual number of schools that are “lowRead More…
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Leticia Chavez-Garcia is a Mother, Grandmother, former Middle School Teacher, former Member of a School Board of Education and an Education Advocate for hundreds of parents and students in the Inland Empire. Having become a mother at 15, Leticia knows what it’s like to be a single mother trying to navigate the education system. Leticia received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science and Public Administration from California Baptist University and a Masters’ Degree in Education Technology from Cal State Fullerton in her 30’s. Leticia has used her knowledge and experience to help hundreds of families as an Education Advocate in the Inland Empire and currently works as an Education Specialist.
Posts by Leticia:
Math Scores At All Time Low: Should We Rethink Common Core State Standards in Math?
Traditional Math: It was a simpler time. We all had the pee-chee folder with the 12X12 table for quick reference.Read More…
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Governor Intervenes in Charter School Bill Debate with AB 1505
It is being reported that Governor Gavin Newsom has intervened in the matter of Assembly Bill (AB) 1505. As youRead More…
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California School Dashboard Mobile App is Now Available
The California Department of Education (CDE) has just released a mobile app for the California Dashboard. Now you can searchRead More…
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Is Anyone Going to Ask Presidential Candidates About Education?
I recently set aside several hours (which I will never get back) for two nights to endure, I mean watch,Read More…
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The Governor’s Task Force Report on Charter Schools Does Not #FixFailingSchoolsFirst
This week we got to see the report provided by the team assembled by Governor Newson after the LAUSD teacherRead More…
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California Lawmakers Participate in the Legislative Slaughter of Charter Schools
It was quite a shameful display at the Capitol in Sacramento on Wednesday with a handful of strong and courageousRead More…
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Watch Out for the Hypocrites Who Try to Dictate What Kind of Education Your Child Should Have
Look out for the Matt Damons of the world. You see them everywhere advocating for public schools, while they themselvesRead More…
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Navigating the Special Education Process from Student Study Team Meetings to IEPs and 504 Plans
As a parent, it can be scary to have to face the daunting task of asking the school to evaluateRead More…
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There is No Shame in Having Your Child Repeat Kindergarten
Back in the day, and definitely in my day, kindergarten was a lot more relaxed. It was learning your colorsRead More…
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